Wreath Ceremony

Yesterday, Parker students presented a wreath to the ceremonial guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. It was a powerful moment filled with pride as the unit leader issued a short announcement and taps was masterfully played on the bugle. We hope to post a video of the complete event in the near future, but will have to wait until we get home as the camera filmed on is having some technical difficulties!

Arlington Cemetery Walk

The Arlington Cemetery is one of the most sacred grounds in the United States. Our students showed their respect and admiration for our troops by hiking the long trail to The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers with a brief stop at the resting place of John F. Kennedy and his family at the site of the eternal flame.

Downtime Before Dinner

Sun-blasted and hungry, Brendan and Amanda goof off a bit before dinner.

Bus 1 at the Supreme Court

Waiting in Line...

The line may appear long but the Capitol is a very efficient tourist
attraction!

Entering the Capitol Building

Did you know: The Freedom statue is the highest structural point in
Washington D.C. Nothing is bigger than freedom!

Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers Wreath Ceremony

Tristan, Elaina, Rayna, and Nick presented a wreath for the unknown
fallen on behalf of the Parker Middle School. More pictures and a
video of the presentation will be available later today.

Buca di Beppo

The Buca di Beppo is a family style Italian dining restaurant that knows how to feed a crowd. A crowd of 140 to be a bit more specific! Our Parker students took up three of their large chamber rooms while filling themselves with delicious chicken parmesan and notoriously large chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

"Shear Madness" at the Kennedy Center

"Shear Madness" is Washington D.C.'s longest running play with many witty twists and current event references that keep the show fresh while the audience watches to determine the murderer of a famed pianist. Our students decided Eddie Lawrence was the conniving killer, but each time the performance is played out the audience can accuse a different killer... leading to a different final act!

White House Visit

The Great Stalacpipe Organ

Luray Caverns

The Luray Caverns of Luray, Virginia are home to the most spectacular caves east of the Mississipi River. There were some spectacular geologic formations to see as we navigated through a mile of eerily illuminated cave.

Welcome to the White House

With a little time before "Shear Madness" at the Kennedy Center we
made a quick stop at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

We Have Arrived!

Blog Updates

Looking around for updates? We are updating the blog with photos via
smartphones during the day, but check back late evening or early
morning to see larger collections of photographs posted when we return
to the hotel each evening. Don't hesitate to leave comments in our
blog either. We will read them to the students when fitting!

Patiently Waiting

Anxious anticipation for our flight out to Washington, D.C.